Supper by the sea: Beachside restaurants in Vancouver

There’s no shortage of stunning water views in this city, but there’s a surprising lack of dining establishments steps away from the sand. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your dinner with a dose of sun and sparkling ocean. These restaurants ensure you will.

Supper by the sea: Beachside restaurants in Vancouver
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Cactus Club Cafe

1
1790 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6E 1V3

Nestled up to arguably the city’s busiest section of the seawall, the Cactus Club at English Bay offers prime oceanfront viewing with their prime rib (ok, it’s a pineapple hoisin short rib). Even in winter the slate-grey water is a beautiful site from the glass-enclosed dining room. Order from Rob Feenie’s signature dishes menu for the Iron Chef’s specialties and enjoy your post-seawall stroll reward while you take in the beach, water and endless stream of fascinating people.

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LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano

2
2210 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1B5

Just across Cornwall from Kits Beach you’ll find this happening patio. Score a table in the sun amid the boisterous, beautiful crowd. Perfect for a late weekend breakfast before a day at the beach or for grabbing a bite after a serious swim session, Local’s a great bet day or night. If the latter, order a round of their various “cocktails in a boot” — drinks served in glass cowboy boots — and ease into a glorious summer evening.

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Alison Cairns has been working in writing and publishing for over a decade. A devoted Vancouverite, she loves exploring the hidden gems and new happenings — both cultural and culinary — in the city. She is also a lover of coffee, wine, craft beer and pretty much all food except sea urchin. She staves off the results of these loves by running the seawall, cycling the city and hiking the mountains.
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